Final Measurements

Well the day has arrived, and while my goal was set back a month I am happy I stuck with it this long. It is quite an accomplishment to see hard work and dedication pay off.

Throughout the majority of this program I didn't feel deprived and once I got past that first weekend, things got easier. It helped to have a plan laid out for me to just follow and not have to think too much about what to eat and when.

I learned a ton of new stuff like recipe ideas, nutritional strategies and how to transform your body super fast.

I have never been in this good of shape before. In 2004 I was 9.6% body fat but didn't feel as fit as I do now, and I honestly couldn't tell you what I was doing other than running 5 miles three times per week. Now I feel more fit, stronger and am not limping around all the time like I was then (I had an achilles problem due to the running). You are probably wanting to know the final measurements. Well here they are:

When I started the program my circumference measurements were:

3/7/08

Hips: 41.25

Waist: 34.5

Thigh: 25

Arm: 13.5

Today 6/29/08 they are:

Hips: 38

Waist: 30

Thigh: 22.5

Arm: 13.75

For a total loss of 10 inches

My current body weight is 196 for a total loss of 21 pounds

And my current body fat is 10% for a total loss of 11% body fat

I looked like this when I started:

And here is where I am today:

(Sorry I had to add that last one, my wife forced me to do it:)

Perhaps the most rewarding feeling is that fact that I am not ashamed of my body anymore. Growing up I was overweight and despised how I looked. After going through this transformation I have developed more confidence. So when it is hot out I am ok with taking my shirt off.

I am not self conscious any more. The weight that carries is tremendous and I am ecstatic to have that weight gone (pun intended).